Best Angels photos of 2010

The saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words." In 2010, an Angels photo usually was worth one – "Ugh."

Whether it was a grimace after a strikeout, a pitcher with his head hanging just above the dirt or a star first baseman stunned that his season just ended after a walk-off grand slam, the year provided plenty of gut-wrenching moments.

But it wasn't all bad. There were star-making performances by guys like Jered Weaver, a big-time midseason trade, a successful All-Star Game and the debuts of some promising talent.

Click on the photo for a look back at the year through the eyes of the Orange County Register photo staff.